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The Southwest is the keeper of America’s best-preserved and most compelling archaeological treasures. That heritage continues today in the modern Hopi and Navajo culture of northeastern Arizona. Hear personal insights as Native American representatives share cultural achievements, historic struggles and modern challenges. Then journey to uncover the mystery of Chaco Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its Great Houses and Great Kivas, displaying prehistoric architectural masterpieces on a grand scale.

Highlights

• Visit cliff dwellings in Flagstaff at Walnut Canyon National Monument and, on the Hopi Reservation, explore Old Oraibi, the oldest continually inhabited American settlement.
• On the Navajo reservation enjoy a 4x4 vehicle trip into the heart of Canyon De Chelly or Tseyi’ — a place sacred to the Dine’. Also see a Native-arts demonstration and visit historic Hubble Trading Post.
• Journey to the center of the Anasazi world — Chaco Canyon — to explore the architecture of Pueblo Bonito, Chetro Ketl and the Great Kiva of Casa Rinconada.

Activity Notes

Walking up to 1.5 miles on pavement or packed dirt and gravel. Exploration of ruins at Chaco Canyon requires agility to maneuver around rocky, uneven trails.

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The latest in light, portable, easy-to-use QUIETVOX listening devices are available on Road Scholar programs.* Whether you are outdoors, in a crowd or in a museum environment where speaking loudly is discouraged, a listening device makes it feel like our experts are speaking clearly and directly to you. Hear for yourself on a Road Scholar adventure!

*Please note that due to the nature of some programs, the remote location or government regulations, listening devices may not be available. If you’d like to know for sure if your program will offer listening devices, just call and ask an Advisor!